Fadel Shamm
LImited liability company vs owner name
My agent is suggesting to establish a LLC as I am growing my portfolio to have more rental properties, I want to hear your opinion, what are the pros and cons of LLC?Do you transfer houses ownership to the LLC? Can yo...
Ryan PRice
Build a New Garage to rent out, in a SFR backyard?
Hi All,I’m considering building a garage/workshop behind one of my SFR properties. There would be access to the garage directly from the alley. The idea is to rent the garage out separately from the house, for use as ...
Chris Seveney
SEC Violations in Note Investing
I saw this on Facebook today from a well respected attorney - I see advertising on this site and Facebook by investors soliciting JV funding or “passive” investors without having their attorney review what they are po...
Tommy Lee
Turn basement unit to ADU in Hayward
Need your help to understand the ADU law of Hayward area.Wonder if I can turn my "1st floor" (with no permit kitchen and full bath) unit to legal ADU. This "1st floor" unit is legal with about 1100 sqft.Whole house is...
Lauryn Meadows
Qualified Opportunity Zones
Is anyone utilizing this for the 2018 tax year? I cashed out my 401k and my husband cashed out 50% of his annuity in April of 2018. We bought a mixed portfolio 8 units (bought 4 properties on same note) in May. Is thi...
Ryan K.
Buy a House without a bank - what are my options?
Hi everyone! I want to purchase a house (to be my primary residence) for 100K. The seller still has a mortgage on it for 65K. What are some ways I can buy it without using a bank? I have great credit, just prefer not ...
Paul Burbank
Looking To Invest Through My Contracting Business
Hello BP. I have spent a lot of time searching the forums for info on this topic and not come up with much specific information. Any help, info, advice, or stories of your own experience are GREATLY appreciated!!!My f...
Jordan Bateman
Buying at Harris County (Houston) Foreclosure Auction
My team has recently spent an exhaustive amount of time researching historical results data from recently completed mortgage foreclosure auctions in Houston (Harris County). We've determined based on our criteria and...
Thomas O'Donnell
Putting Extra Money Towards the Principal of Your Mortgage
I am looking for some advice on if I should make extra payments per month specifically towards the principle of my mortgage. I currently own a duplex and live in one side. I used 0% down financing in order to get this...
Abigail Okenge
Transitioning FHA Loan to Conventional... Requirements?
Hello, rookie here!My husband and I currently live in a single family home outside of the city, but are wanting to rent out the SF and move into a duplex closer to the city/his school (he's a grad student). We are wan...